Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator
40 models in this series
Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator: what LX, X2, X3 and X4 actually mean
The "Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator" bucket on SpecCodex groups 40 live-listed models from one US crawler-excavator family, spanning compact to large machines. Reading a code like 130LX or 210X2 means separating two layers: the number before the suffix (130, 160, 210, 240…) names the size class, while the letters/digits after it name the production series.
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LX was the earlier series until LBX Company introduced the X2 generation in 2007: a re-engineered Tier III diesel with common-rail injection, a turbocharger with intercooler, more power at lower rpm, and a load-sensing hydraulic system delivering extra power boost under heavy work. X3 and X4 followed later within the same size scheme, which is why the bucket lists LX and X2 variants of the same base number side by side (e.g. 130LX next to 130X2).
The recorded range shows how wide the line-up is: engine output 63 to 331 kW, operating weight 12,292 to 80,013 kg, displacement 3,000 to 15,698 cm³ across 4- to 6-cylinder engines.
For a used machine, the generation on the nameplate matters more than the bare number: X2-era models feature cast boom- and arm-tip components and an Extended Maintenance System on pins and bushings for longer lube intervals — the service book shows whether that schedule was kept. On older LX machines, also check track tension, rollers, and the condition of hydraulic cylinders and the main pump.
In short: number = size class, suffix = generation. Since the bucket mixes both generations under one entry, only the nameplate or serial number gives a reliable answer.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator, — LBX Company: Firmengeschichte / Modellgenerationen, — Link-Belt Excavators: Prior Models Übersicht, — Equipment World: Link-Belt 130 X2 Series Ankündigung
Models compared
12 of 40 models.
| 130LX | 130X2 | 130X2LC | 135 Spin Ace | 160LX | 160X2 | 210LX | 210LX Long Front | 210LX Road Builder | 210X2 | 240X2 | 700LX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 66.4 kW | 70.8 kW | 70.8 kW | 65.6 kW | 75.3 kW | 89.5 kW | 102.9 kW | 102.9 kW | 102.9 kW | 117.1 kW | 132 kW | 316.9 kW |
| Rated speed | 2,100 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 2,100 rpm | 2,200 rpm | 2,200 rpm | 1,950 rpm | 1,950 rpm | 1,950 rpm | 1,800 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 1,800 rpm |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Displacement | 4,326.2 cm³ | 3,000.5 cm³ | 3,000.5 cm³ | 4,326.2 cm³ | 4,326.2 cm³ | 3,000.5 cm³ | 6,489.3 cm³ | 6,489.3 cm³ | 6,489.3 cm³ | 5,201.3 cm³ | 5,201.3 cm³ | 15,698.8 cm³ |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 359.3 Nm | 359.3 Nm | 321.3 Nm | 421.7 Nm | 390.5 Nm | 531.5 Nm | 531.5 Nm | 531.5 Nm | 627.7 Nm | 635.9 Nm | 1,979.5 Nm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 250.2 l | 260.1 l | 260.1 l | 165 l | 250.2 l | 300.2 l | 340.3 l | 340.3 l | 340.3 l | 410.3 l | 410.3 l | 900.2 l |
| Unladen weight | 12,292.4 kg | 12,900.2 kg | 12,900.2 kg | 13,199.5 kg | 16,420 kg | 17,100.4 kg | 20,320.9 kg | 21,591 kg | 23,987.3 kg | 21,500.3 kg | 24,900 kg | 69,535.7 kg |
Models
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130LX
The Link-Belt 130LX is a model in the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 66.4 kW, has 4...
130X2
With the 130X2, Link-Belt offers a model from the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 70.8 kW,...
135 Spin Ace
The Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series from Link-Belt includes the 135 Spin Ace. The engine delivers 65.6 kW, has...
160LX
The 160LX from Link-Belt is part of the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 75.3 kW, has 4...
160X2
The Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series from Link-Belt includes the 160X2. The engine delivers 89.5 kW, has 4...
210LX
The Link-Belt 210LX belongs to the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 102.9 kW, has 6...
210LX Long Front
With the 210LX Long Front, Link-Belt offers a model from the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine...
210LX Road Builder
The 210LX Road Builder from Link-Belt is part of the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 102.9...
210X2
The Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series from Link-Belt includes the 210X2. The engine delivers 117.1 kW, has 4...
210X2 Long Front
The Link-Belt 210X2 Long Front belongs to the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 117.1 kW,...
225 Spin Ace
With the 225 Spin Ace, Link-Belt offers a model from the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers...
240LX
The Link-Belt 240LX belongs to the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 120.8 kW, has 6...
240LX Long Front
With the 240LX Long Front, Link-Belt offers a model from the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine...
240LX Road Builder
The 240LX Road Builder from Link-Belt is part of the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 120.8...
240X2
The Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series from Link-Belt includes the 240X2. The engine delivers 132 kW, has 4...
240X2 Long Front
The Link-Belt 240X2 Long Front belongs to the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 132 kW, has...
2650 Quantum
The 2650 Quantum from Link-Belt is part of the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 63.4 kW,...
2700 Quantum
The Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series from Link-Belt includes the 2700 Quantum. The engine delivers 74.6 kW, has...
2800 Quantum
The Link-Belt 2800 Quantum belongs to the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 95.4 kW, has 6...
2800 Quantum Long Front
The Link-Belt 2800 Quantum Long Front is a model in the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers...
290LX
With the 290LX, Link-Belt offers a model from the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 132 kW,...
290LX Road Builder
The Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series from Link-Belt includes the 290LX Road Builder. The engine delivers 132 kW,...
290X2
The Link-Belt 290X2 belongs to the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 154.4 kW, has 6...
290X2 Long Front
The Link-Belt 290X2 Long Front is a model in the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 154.4 kW,...
330LX
The 330LX from Link-Belt is part of the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 184.2 kW, has 6...
3400 Quantum
The Link-Belt 3400 Quantum belongs to the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 114.1 kW, has 6...
3400 Quantum Long Front
The Link-Belt 3400 Quantum Long Front is a model in the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers...
350X2
With the 350X2, Link-Belt offers a model from the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 202.1...
350X3
The 350X3 from Link-Belt is part of the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 198.4 kW, has 6...
370LX Road Builder
The Link-Belt 370LX Road Builder is a model in the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 184.2...
3900 Quantum
The 3900 Quantum from Link-Belt is part of the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 132.7 kW,...
4300 Quantum
The Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series from Link-Belt includes the 4300 Quantum. The engine delivers 179 kW, has 6...
4300 Quantum Road Builder
The Link-Belt 4300 Quantum Road Builder is a model in the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers...
460LX
With the 460LX, Link-Belt offers a model from the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 235.6...
5800 Quantum
The 5800 Quantum from Link-Belt is part of the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 223.7 kW,...
700LX
The Link-Belt 700LX is a model in the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 316.9 kW, has 6...
800LX
The 800LX from Link-Belt is part of the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 331.1 kW, has 6...
Link-Belt130X2LCno photo130X2LC
The 130X2LC from Link-Belt is part of the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 70.8 kW, has 4...
Link-Belt330LX Tier 3no photo330LX Tier 3
The Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series from Link-Belt includes the 330LX Tier 3. The engine delivers 202.1 kW, has...
Link-Belt8000 Quantumno photo8000 Quantum
With the 8000 Quantum, Link-Belt offers a model from the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers...